2.2.6 Non-Waiver Agreements Regarding Claim Administration

• Jurisdiction: Arizona

By statute, an insurance company does not waive any policy provision or any policy defense by investigating and settling any claim.

A.R.S. Sec. 20-1130 provides:

Without limitation of any right or defense of an insurer otherwise, none of the following acts by or on behalf of an insurer shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any provision of a policy or of any defense of the insurer thereunder:

1. Acknowledgement of the receipt of notice of loss or claim under the policy.

2. Furnishing forms for reporting...